Digital Video Camera DXC-D55 Series DXC-D55 DXC-D55P DXC-D55WS DXC-D55WSP
14-bit Full-Digital Production Camera – Offers Top-quality SDTV Video Production Opportunities From the very first model, Sony DXC Series standard definition (SD) production cameras have been widely accepted by a great number of video professionals around the world, due to their excellent picture performance, system versatility, and cost efficiency.
FEATURES Excellent Picture Quality Three-chip 2/3-inch Type Power HAD EX CCDs The DXC-D55/D55WS Series is equipped with the field-proven three-chip 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCDs, offering high horizontal resolutions of 920* TV lines. These highperformance CCDs also provide an excellent sensitivity of F11 (at 2000 lx, 3200K), a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of 65 dB (NTSC)/63 dB (PAL), and an extremely low smear level of -145 dB (typical).
CREATIVE VERSATILITY Knee Saturation Control In general, shooting very bright portions of an object such as key light reflections from a person’s forehead can reduce color saturation and change the hue in highlight areas. The knee saturation control function incorporated in the DXC-D55/D55WS Series effectively reduces this ‘washed-out’ effect on saturation and hue changes, and reproduces far more natural color in highlight areas.
Adaptive Highlight Control Adaptive Highlight Control Off Adaptive Highlight Control On Images simulated The DXC-D55/D55WS Series offers an outstanding overexposure control by applying multiple knee-points/slopes to handle highlight areas in a dynamic manner. By analyzing the highlight areas of a scene, the camera automatically sets and optimizes multiple knee points/slopes accordingly.
OPERATING VERSATILITY Enhanced Ease of Operation Built-in Optical ND Filter and Electronic CC Function Recognizing the importance of making camera operation as quick and straightforward as possible, DXC-D55/D55WS cameras provide several convenient functions enabling operators to start shooting with minimum setup procedures, and in less time.
Factory-preset Matrix Backlit Switch Panel The DXC-55/D55WS’s switch panel is backlit, allowing operators to see switch positions in dark environments. Memory Stick Storage of Camera Setup Parameters The DXC-D55/D55WS Series is capable of saving and recalling setup parameters such as scene files, reference files, and lens files, via Memory Stick™ media.
SYSTEM VERSATILITY The high picture quality and operability of DXC-D55/D55WS cameras is supported by a range of peripherals that make camera system installation very smooth, both in the studio and out in the field. The DXC-D55/D55WS can be configured in two main operating styles: Multi-core CCU and Triax CCU operation. Easy-to-use remote control panels are also available for added operational convenience.
CCU-TX50 Front Panel CCU-TX50 Rear Panel Triax CCU Operation – for Wide-bandwidth Transmission CCU-TX50/TX50P* and CA-TX50/TX50P With the CA-TX50/TX50P Triax Camera Adaptor attached, the DXC-D55/D55WS can be remotely controlled from the CCU-TX50/TX50P Camera Control Unit using a triax cable, the use of which enables sophisticated remote control over extended operating distances.
Remote Control Panels Two types of remote controllers are available for remote operation of the DXC-D55/D55WS camera, each offering direct camera control. RCP-D50 (Joystick Type) RCP-D51 (Dial Type) The RCP-D50 and RCP-D51 have been designed for use with Sony DXC-D55/D55WS cameras. The RCP-D50 is a joystick-type controller, while the RCP-D51 is a dial-type controller. Both are equipped with a 3.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PRODUCT CONFIGURATION 4:3 model 11 DXC-D55H DXC-D55PH DXC-D55L DXC-D55PL VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Option DXF-801 Viewfinder Microphone Lens (VCL-920BY) 16:9/4:3 model DXC-D55PK DXC-D55WSH DXC-D55WSPH DXC-D55WSL DXC-D55WSPL Supplied Supplied Option Supplied Option Supplied Supplied Option Supplied Option Supplied Supplied Option Supplied Option Option Supplied Option Option
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CA-D50 CA-TX50/TX50P CCU-D50/D50P CCU-TX50/TX50P RCP-D50 Camera Adaptor (Multi-core) Camera Adaptor (Triax) Camera Control Unit (Multi-core) Camera Control Unit (Triax) Remote Control Panel RCP-D51 DXF-801 DXF-20W DXF-51 VCT-U14 Remote Control Panel 1.
SPECIFICATIONS DXC-D55 General Power requirements Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Mass (camera head only) Signal inputs/outputs Video output Monitor output Microphone input Other inputs/outputs Camera/VTR interface Lens VF Remote Camera performance Pickup device Aspect ratio Total picture elements (H x V) Effective picture elements (H x V) Optical system Built-in filters Lens mount Signal system Scan format Horizontal scan frequency Vertical scan frequency Syn
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